The median annual wage for Security Guards in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $35,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,000.
Pay spans roughly $28,750 at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.03 per hour. An estimated 1,200 people work as security guards in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $35,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.03 |
| 10th percentile | $28,750 |
| 90th percentile | $50,000 |
| Employment | 1,200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.